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Chevron Tie-Dye Technique

Follow these simple steps on how to fold your shirt into a perfect tie-dye chevron pattern. You won’t believe how easy it is!

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Step 1:

Fold damp shirt in half lengthwise.

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Step 2:

Fold upward half of shirt in half as shown, aligning along the center fold. Make sure to fold and smooth sleeve as well.

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Step 3:

Carefully flip shirt over and repeat folding on the other side, creating quarters lengthwise.

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Step 4:

Use a washable marker to draw evenly spaced lines diagonally across folded shirt.

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Wrap rubber bands tightly around shirt at each of the diagonal lines.

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Apply first dye color to every other section of shirt.

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Step 7:

Apply second dye color to remaining sections.

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Step 8:

Let shirt set 6 to 8 hours or longer then remove rubber bands and launder according to dye instructions.

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